When thinking about the perfect honeymoon destinations, most people think along the lines of great beaches and unending oceans. While these are indeed enviable places to spend your honeymoon on, there are more choices for beach lovers as well as adventurers and those who prefer the majestic beauty of cities and natural landscapes.
The following 5 best honeymoon destinations cover anything from great beaches with clear electric water, unique, ancient cities and gorgeous landscapes that are perfect to relax and spend a great time together as newlyweds.
French Polynesia
This is the greatest way to escape from a busy city into a
gorgeous island that will get you a romantic honeymoon. French Polynesia is situated halfway between Australia and California and is formed of more than 100 gorgeous islands with a landscape you’ve never seen before.
It has electric blue water and over-water bungalows that offer intimacy for the newlyweds who want to hide from the rest of the world. If you are tired of just sitting around on the beach, you can explore the lagoons that are filled with exotic marine life.
Paris, France
Paris is one of the most romantic cities in the world. If you’re looking to explore a great city, see unique architecture and taste great food, then this is the choice for you. There is a great number of museums,
palaces to visit or if you want, you can just wander on the cobblestone
streets.
Some great must-see places are Versailles, Museed’Orsay, MuseeMarmottan Monet, not to mention the Eiffel Tower. For a shopping experience, you can head out to AU Printemps, Paris’ biggest department store that hosts all the biggest designers.
Marrakesh, Morocco
Marrakesh is a city like you have never seen before. You will feel like you’re inside a movie filled with belly dancers, horse-drawn carriages, and extensive markets. Also sensationally referred to as “The Red City”, this is one of the most exotic honeymoon destinations.
You can explore gardens, palaces, markets and the intimate courtyards of the Medina. You can also visit Jardin Majorelle, one of the greatest gardens built by Jacques Majorelle and owned by Yves Saint Laurent or get acquainted with local art at the Dr. Si Said Museum.
Greece
This is the land of the love god Eros and boasts thousands of islands you can choose to spend a relaxing, romancing honeymoon. You can choose to stay all day long on the gorgeous beaches or explore some of the oldest cities in the world.
Athens offers a unique occasion to explore ancient monuments, coupled with medieval churches and modern boutiques. You can island-hop with one of the ferries to see more of what Greece has to offer. You can go to Santorini, a small volcanic island that is well-known for its great sunsets and the perfect white villas.
Iceland
If you are the adventurous type that also likes the unpredictable, Iceland will give you a honeymoon that you never thought was possible. Largely uninhabited and with capricious ever-changing weather patterns, Iceland has incredible landscapes you won’t be able to see anywhere else: you can go whale watching, watch the volcanic activity in Strokkur, or visit the Skaftafell Ice Cave.
Some of the most classic destinations are the enchanting Blue Lagoon and the great lights spectacle known as Aurora Borealis.
Conclusion
All in all, the best honeymoon destination is the one that suits you better as a couple. Whether you prefer classic beaches, the serenity of camping sites or the vibrant city environment; there is always a place waiting to be explored by you.
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